Hometown News June 11, 2015

Hometown News Grey Eagle, Burtrum, St. Rosa, Freeport, Upsala, Albany, Holdingford, St. Anna, Avon, Swanville, Melrose

June 11, 2015

FREE Publication

THE ULTIMATE FLOORING EXPERIENCE

Tarkett Laminate is where high quality meets high design. 100% Premium Hardwood, Superior Locking System. Made in the USA.

Family health care where you need it Long Prairie Melrose Sauk Centre

Hennen

208 Main St. W. Freeport

Floor Covering

www.centracare.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-5 pm; Sat. 8 am-12 pm

320-836-2177

Albany Fleet Supply

Atkinson Well & Pump Ltd.

Mon. - Sat.: 7 AM - 7 PM; Sun.: 9 AM - 5 PM

1241 Co. Rd 10, Albany • 320-845-4321

Used Farm Machinery For Sale On Our Lot!

• GEO Thermal • Pump & Water Systems • Sales, Service & Parts

Nature’s Beauty Bird Seed 20 lb. Bag

State Licensed • Nationally Certified

Serving You Since 1942

888

$

320-836-2597 800-450-2597

Grey Eagle Just Listed! 7 wooded acres with orchard & gardens, impressive 3 Br 2 bath walk-out Rambler with updated kitchen and baths, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, geo-thermal heating and cooling, attached garage, 24x24 shop, 45x65 pole shed, space for all your toys! And best yet, 75’ of prime lakeshore on Little Birch Lake! See website!

Benchmark

Real Estate Services

320-256-8000

320-285-4318 Mon-Thurs: 3 pm-1 am • Fri-Sun: 10 am-1am

Friday, June 12

Alan Godage & Sundown

Harvey Mackay Obituaries: Malley, Behnen Dave Says Notes from the Capitol Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township, Upsala City

GEM FEST KARAOKE CONTEST

Monday: 1 Topping Pizza & Pitcher $10 Tuesday: App., 2 entrees & desert $30 Wednesday: All You Can Eat Crab Legs Thursday: Chicken & Rib Dinner $10 Friday: Prime Rib • Fish & Shrimp • Lobster Tail Saturday: Prime Rib • Chef Special Sunday: Brunch 10-1 p.m. • Black ‘n’ Bleu Prime Rib

Family Owned & Operated Gary & Jordy Opatz, Owners 120 Washington West, Holdingford, MN

Phone: 320-746-2819 • Toll Free: 800-510-2819 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 4:30 PM; Sat. 8 am-noon. www.opatzmetalsinc.com

Freeport State Bank Invites Our Customers To A

Customer Appreciation Lunch Friday, June 12th, 2015

Building Supplies

At Sacred Heart Church Basement in Freeport, the Bank Lobby in Melrose, Outdoors at the Greenwald Branch

We salute our dairy farmers!

320-285-8085 800-645-6336

Mon.- Fri.: 7:30 am-5 pm Sat.: 8 am-12 pm

Grey Eagle

NEW LISTINGS WANTED! Call Me For A Free Market Analysis

See Waterfront Listings on page 12!

Brandon Kelly, Broker-Realtor

320-491-6107 or 320-285-3222

Email: brandon@centralmnrealty.com www.brandonkellymn.com www.lakehomesbybrandon.com

Equal Housing Opportunity

• Low Maintenance Decking • Fade, Mold & Stain

Resistant • Lifetime Warranty The solid PVC Decking has enhanced surface technology allowing the capabilities to offer variegated color options which incorporates the authentic color variations of natural wood into every board without sacrificing performance.

Serving from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Page 2 Page 4 Page 5 Page 8 Page 10

Rolloff Containers Available for All Jobs, Big or Small.

Commercial, Farms and Home.

4:30 PM DAILY DINNER SPECIALS

Menu: Hot Beef Sandwiches, Chips, Cheese, Milk/Coffee, & Ice Cream

Rodney Atkinson • Freeport

Siding Windows Doors: Interior/Exterior Shingles Lumber Building Supplies

Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm was held at the Rohe Dairy near St. Rosa last Saturday. Photo by Ruthie Flaa.

On The Inside...

Sunday, July 5: 2-6 PM

MN Lic. #2114

Start Your Building Project with Us!

www.benchmarkrealty.com

FATHER’S DAY • 10 AM-2 PM 3 MEAT BUFFET $11.95

(320) 732-2131 (320) 256-4228 (320) 352-6591

www.freeportstatebank.com Freeport • 320-836-2126 New Munich • 320-837-5297 Melrose • 320-256-7208 Greenwald • 320-987-2265

ST. ROSA

LUMBER INC.

www.strosalumber.com

320-836-2284 1-888-276-1751 29033 Co Rd 17 • Freeport, MN 56331 - In St. Rosa

Page 2 • Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015

Hometown News

Step out of your comfort zone -By Harvey Mackay A few weeks ago daredevil Nik Wallenda walked – untethered – atop Orlando’s 400-foot high Ferris wheel – as it was spinning.

This is the same guy who traversed a tightrope stretched across the Grand Canyon, Niagara between two Chicago

29442 120th St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Phone: 320-285-2323

Website: www.hometownnews.biz Email: htnews@meltel.net www.facebook.com/hometownnews Published By

John and Lori Young

The Hometown News is a weekly publication, which is published and distributed every Thursday.

Ad & News Deadline

The deadline for news and advertising in the Hometown News is 5 P.M. MONDAY.

Sales Staff

• Jan Theisen Cell: 320-333-9774 Email: htnews2@albanytel.com • Lori Young Office: 320-285-2323 Cell: 612-597-2998 Email: htnews@meltel.net Website Hosting - John Young Office: 320-285-2323 Cell: 612-597-4499

Classified Ads

Personal Classifieds: Garage Sales, For Sale Items, Wanted (Personal) Free up to 20 words; 25¢ for each additional word. 20 words or less can be emailed. Classifieds over the word limit must be prepaid.

Business Related Classifieds: Wanted (Items for Profit), Help Wanted, For Rent $5.00 for the first 20 words, 25¢ per each additional word.

Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336. email: htnews@meltel.net

Card of Thanks

Cards of Thanks is $2.50 for the first 50 words, 10¢ per each additional word. Must be prepaid. To be billed: a $5 minimum applies.

Press Releases

Press releases are welcome.

They MUST be emailed to: htnews@meltel.net.

Letter to the Editor

Letters and articles of opinion are welcomed. Letters should be short and to the point. We reserve the right to edit lengthy letters.

Email to: htnews@meltel.net.

Announcements

Anniversary open house, births, birthday open house, engagements, weddings and obituaries are free of charge for one publication. To have it published twice costs $10.

A prestamped, self addressed envelope is required to return photos.

Subscriptions

The subscription rates for 13 weeks is $16.50 26 weeks is $33.00 52 weeks is $66.00 Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Falls and skyscrapers.

In an interview he said he wants to be an inspiration for others. People don’t need to risk their lives, he clarified, but they should push themselves to do better and be greater.

“I think people have become very complacent these days,” he said. “I’ve always been a strong believer in pushing myself in everything I can do … I hope that what I do inspires people to step out of their comfort zone and do greater

Style ‘n Go

From Head To Toe

Jill Kurowski Owner/Stylist

Hours: Wed. - Fri: 11-6; Sat: 9-12

Hair Cuts • Colors • Perms Facials • Tanning • Pedicures Acrylic Nails

320-285-7780

Grey Eagle

things.”

One of the reasons we admire people who take risks is that most of us are scared stiff at the prospect of taking risks ourselves. “I could never do something like that,” we say. The “something” we could never do might be anything from starting a new career to learning how to make a piecrust. It doesn’t matter.

Sometimes it seems that the only people who can take risks successfully are the people who have nothing to lose.

Fortunately, most of us will never have to worry about taking monumental risks. Of course, we use that to downplay the importance of the risks we do face.

If it’s not something that involves real, measurable danger – skydiving, for example – it’s clearly not important as far as risks go. What you really mean is that you think the fear you feel about your “small” risk is misplaced – an overreaction.

The same fear that keeps you from taking a tangible risk like skydiving can also keep you from seeking a promotion you want. It keeps you from going back to school to get your master’s degree, or taking a vacation without checking messages every 45 minutes.

You don’t call it fear, of course, but that’s what it is. Chances are you probably use all sorts of tools to keep it fresh and strong: “I don’t have the time.” “It’s not what I really want to do.” “I have too many responsibilities.”

Amazing how the human brain can be so

effective at using circular reasoning and rationalization as a way to avoid taking action.

In short, playing it safe isn’t the way to get ahead. You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes – but not so far that you fall off. Intelligent risk taking involves these steps: • Know your motivations. What do you really want to achieve? Why? Don’t take major chances on something you’re not enthusiastic about. You’ll work harder on goals that are important to you. Failure at something trivial may make you reluctant to try something really important to you.

• Define success at the start. Figure out what you want to achieve in specific, measurable terms. You don’t have to account for every variable, but you should have a solid idea of the results you’re looking for.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 • Grey Eagle St. Joseph’s Church Dinner & Auction starting at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose.

• “Grandpa, My Best Friend” Book Launch Party from 6-8 p.m. at the Red Barn in Freeport. See ad on page 6.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 • Todd County Breakfast On The Farm from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Zigan Dairy, Long Prairie.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 • 38th Annual Munichfest, New Munich. See ad on page 9.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 • Freeport Fire Department 54th Annual Ham BBQ - Beef & Hog Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 12.

• A Bible ‘Musical Mary of Magdala’ at 7:30 p.m., at the Community Covenant Church, Upsala.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Pot Luck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise and Line Dancing meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford

City Hall.

HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON • Monthly Community Luncheon meets every 2nd Thursday at 2 p.m., Holdingford Legion.

HELPING HANDS LUNCH BUNCH • Meets the last Wednesday of each month.

SUCCESSFUL SINGLES FOR WOMEN • Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Titus-2 Ministry Center, Alexandria.

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ST. CLOUD SINGLES CLUB • Dance & Activities every third Friday from 8-12 at the Waite Park Legion.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

Temperatures Date

6/3 6/4 6/5 6/6 6/7 6/8 6/9

High 67 72 72 75 81 80 91

Low 56 55 58 57 58 55 58

Friday

Sunny.

High: 77 Low: 54

Weekend Weather Saturday

Mostly sunny.

High: 74 Low: 59

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 75 Low: 60

Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 • Look at the best and worst outcomes.

To evaluate risks and rewards, try to determine what the worstcase scenario would look like, whether the payoff is worth that risk, and how you could prevent it from happening.

Consider the best-case scenario as well: How will you recognize success? What will you do next? This helps you prepare for contingencies.

• Consider your timetable. Do you have to take this risk right now? How quickly do you need results? Don’t rush if you don’t have to. Breaking your plan down into individual segments can help you minimize risks and learn what’s needed to succeed.

• Focus on benefits, not dangers.

Keep the hazards in mind, but don’t let them overwhelm you. Think about the potential outcome, and you’ll be able to stay the course even when the road gets rocky.

• Get started. You can make all the plans you want, but ultimately you have

to take the leap. Don’t turn preparation into a full-time activity. Determine what you need to begin, and then do it. You’ll feel more energized when you’re in the midst of the struggle than when you’re just getting ready.

• Do what matters to you. Taking a risk to please or impress someone else will not produce the gratification or results that you had hoped for. What is important to Nik Wallenda is most likely not on your to-do list.

Mackay’s Moral: No risk, no success. Know risk, know success.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

Bob & Frans Supermarket

Butter Kernal 15 oz. can 4/$3.00 Rose City Cole Slaw Dressing 20 oz. $3.99 Hidden Valley Party Dip 1 oz. pkg. $1.49 Crystal Beet Sugar 4 lb. $2.49 Dakota Maid Flour 5 lb. $2.49

The Victor Tschida Family

To Submit a Card of Thanks the cost is $2.50 for the first 50 words, 10¢ for each additional word. MUST BE PREPAID. Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336.

We Have

ICE

Central McGowan

Hot Meat deals!

Chuck Steak $3.99 lb.

Chuck Roast $3.99 lb.

Schweigert Chunk Braunschweiger 11 oz. $2.49 John Morell Franks 12 oz. 99¢ Oscar Meyer Sliced Bologna or Cottosalami 16 oz. $1.99 Coles Garlic Toast 16 oz. $2.29 Birdseye’s Steam Fresh or Veg. 12-16 oz. bags $2.29 Orv’s Pizza 3/$10.00 Kemp’s Ice Cream 48 oz. tubs $4.49

Fishing Tackle & Worms

Upsala Farm Store Inc. 320-573-2216

LP Gas Refill

211 S. Main St., Upsala

7 Days/Week: Mon.-Sat. 8-6; Sun. 9-2

Central Lakes Landscape & Construction Ken Frieler

320-285-5715 Grey Eagle

Patios, Decks, Retainer Walls, Ceramic Tiling, Remodeling

Paul & Kathy’s Supermarket

June 11 thru June 17, 2015

Swanville • 320-547-2311

We also do special orders on Abby’s Bakery items such as Cakes, Buns, Cookies & Donuts!

The family of Beatrice Tschida would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, kind love and support that was shown to us for the loss of my wife and our mom.

Thanks also for the beautiful memorial flowers, plants, and wonderful food. A special thank you to the staff and doctors of the St. Cloud Hospital and the Melrose Hospital. She will be forever missed, and we hope she will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched.

Warm regards

Small town stores working together to bring big savings to our home towns!

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-8 pm; Sat. 7:30 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm

Abby’s 12 ct.

Buns $3.49 Abby’s Sugar Cookies 12 ct. $3.99

Card of Thanks

Upsala • 320-573-5050 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-8 pm; Sat. 7:30 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm

PRODUCE SPECIALS Red or Green Grapes $1.99 lb.

Celery $1.19 Baby Bella Mushrooms $1.89 Color Peppers 4 pk. $2.99 Dole Salad 12 oz. $1.49 Russet Potatoes 10 lb. $2.79 Red Raspberries 6 oz. $2.49 Hungry Jack Pancake Syrup $2.75 Hungry Jack Pancake Mixes 27-32 oz. $1.99 Mrs. Gerry’s Original 3 lb. Potato Salad $6.99 Mrs. Gerry’s Deli Fresh Potato Salad 3 lb. $4.99

Hawaiian Punch 128 oz. 2/$5.00

Folger’s FAC 22.6 oz. $7.99 Nabisco Ritz Chips $2.99 Doritos 2/$5.00 Minute Rice 28 oz. $3.99 Crisco Oils 48 oz. $3.29 9 Lives 4 pk. $1.99 • COUPON •

50¢ OFF

a DOZEN EGGS

with $10.00 Purchase Coupon Expires 6-17-15

Page 4 • Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015

Obituaries Lucille “Lucy” Malley

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Lucille “Lucy” Malley, age 71 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday June 11th at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in rural Albany.

Father Brad Jenniges, OSB will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Lucille was surrounded by her family at the St. Cloud Hospital when she died Sunday after suffering from cancer.

There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM Thursday at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany.

Lucille was born July 29, 1943 in Albany to Alois and Angeline (Gangl) Rakotz. She has lived in the Albany area

DK’S Tree & Landscaping, LLC.

Trim & Remove Trees, 55 ft. Boom, Brush Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal,Hedge Trimming, Firewood Available Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work

320-630-0670 - David Kuhl Free Estimates, Fully Insured Swanville • www.dkstree.com

Accept VISA, Discover or Master Card

SWANVILLE CARNIVAL July 10-12 Reminder to Swanville Senior Center Members

Donate 1 Large Pan of Bars or $5.00 and Items for Grab Bags

Contact Brenda Schmidt at 1-320-547-2407 or 1-320-630-0259 to sign up for 2 hr. work shift or to sell raffle tickets.

We appreciate your help!

Linda B’s St. Rosa • 836-2152 EVENING SPECIALS • 5-10 PM

Mary of Magdala a Bible Musical all of her life. She married Alphonse Malley on December 22, 1973 in St Anthony. The couple farmed together and Lucille also worked at Woolworth’s Department Store. She enjoyed playing cards, making quilts and cooking.

She was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.

Lucille is survived by her children, Alphonse “Alphie” (Lynn) Malley, Albany and Debbie (Scott) Stoermann, St. Rosa. She is also survived by her brother, Alois (Linda) Rakotz, Albany; and her sisters, Dolores (Duane) Heinen, Isanti; Genevieve (Tom) Gill, Albany and MaryAnn (Gary) Harren, Freeport.

Lucille also leaves her 5 grandchildren: Kyle, Melissa, Michele, Kelli Malley and Tyler Stoermann.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents, Alois and Angeline Rakotz, her husband Alphonse on September 9, 1993 and her sister, Eileen Rakotz.

Tobias (Toby) Behnen

Tobias (Toby) Behnen, 74, St. Cloud, formerly of Greenwald, died May 27, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.

Arrangements: Vis. after 9 a.m. prior to Memorial Mass: 10 a.m. Sat., June 13 at St. John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville.

Central MN Westwind Deck out your Backyard with new Lawn & Garden Figurines & Flower Pots Spring Hours:Tuesday -Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-5 Closed Sunday & Monday

Corner of Hwys 27 & 28 • 12 Mi W Little Falls & 12 Mi E Long Prairie • 4 Mi N Swanville

Take-N-Bake Pizza, Pizzas To Go, Bucket of Chicken To Go

Back Room Available For Parties All Meals Include Salad Bar!

Monday: PIZZA & Pitcher of Beer/Pop Friday: FISH FRY & SHRIMP

or PAN FRIED WALLEYE Tuesday: CHICKEN FRY with Real Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & All Saturday: STEAK & SHRIMP, the Extras! (Free Coffee for Seniors)

CHICKEN & RIBS Noon PRIME RIB, or Wednesday: Taco Bar Lunches

PAN FRIED WALLEYE Thursday: BBQ RIBS & CHICKEN

Food Available for Parties or Get Togethers!

Give Us a Call!

Watch for Father’s Day Specials!

your life and the lives of those around you. This is the story of a woman tormented by seven demons, who meets Jesus. He delivers her life from the grip of darkness, and she dedicates her life to following him. Her journey takes you from the pit of hell to the door of an empty tomb, where her Lord and Savior, now alive, calls her name. Mary tells the story of Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem.

Follow her story from the temple courtyard to the garden of Gethsemane, and then to the foot of the cross. Experience her sorrow turned to joy on that resurrection morning.

There will be a free will offering, along with free CDs. Don’t miss this exciting event.

Bible Alive Theatre is based in Alamo, TX, and will be presented by Myra Green. For more information, visit www.BibleAliveTheatre.org

Bible Alive Theatre will be at the Community Covenant Church in Upsala on Sunday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m.

This presentation will transform

Upsala High School 2014-15 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll A Honor Roll Grade 12: Shanna Brenhaug, Danica Cheney, Margaux Douvier, Jessie Evoniuk, Christopher George, Jeffrey Halverson, Jeremy Halverson, Renee Hebig, Sara Herzog, Alyssa Kulla, Rebecca Kulla, Aaron Peterson, Aaron Ripplinger, Audrey Schleper, Brooke Westrich, Kristin Wuebkers.

Grade 11: McKenzie Barth, Morgan Carroll, Justin Cichon, Amy Kobylinski, Kendra Lange, Kyle Lange, Ethan McCoy, Noah Pundsack, Kiley Smieja, Justin Wensmann.

Grade 10: Parker Barth, Ben Blonigen, Samantha Blonigen, Noelle Kedrowski, Jolene Kremers, Rachel Prom, Mia Roerick, Joshua Schlumpberger.

Grade 9: Ester Rica Jerez, Cheslee McDermond, Stefani Pohlmann, Adam Ripplinger, Bennett Westrich, Anna Woidyla.

Grade 8: Dylan Depa, Caitlyn Douvier, Annika Gunderson, Alexis Krebs, Alexandra Wuebkers, Brandon Young, Cheryl Zimmerman.

Grade 7: Amber Biniek, Peyton Guthrie, Alison Harren, Laura Lange, Michael Lange, Tiffany Loscheider, Carver McDermond, Collin Prom, Abigail Ripplinger, Alex Roerick.

B Honor Roll Grade 12: Marie Blonigen, Lacey

Brezinka, Tara Christian, Aiden Guthrie, Abigail Maciej, Mariah Prokott, Paul Ripplinger, Kyle Soltis, Amanda Tschida, Anne Vos. Grade 11: Makayla Butkowski, Michael DeZurik, Chase Douvier, Kailee Janssen, Emily Krousey, Andrew Kulla, Tanner Meagher, Timothy ValenciaLouden, Samantha VanWienen, Cody Wensmann, Tyler Wensmann.

Grade 10: Alexandra Kludt, Armando Perales, Cody Rahn, Andrew Ripplinger, Bethany Snedker, Cody Stoermann, Katlin Welinski.

Grade 9: Ashley Biniek, Matt Herzog, Zachary Kulla, Rhiana Mayer, Cheslee McDermond, Andrew Prokott, Samantha Thieschafer.

Grade 8: Nakomis Becker, Cody Blais, Anna Boeckermann, Laurie Breth, Makayla Ganz Shelby Gilbertson, Erica Hollermann, Logan Janssen, Jorgan Kiley, RaeAnn Koetter, Mason Lange, Connor Meagher, Emma Rahn, Tyler Sczublewski, Alexis Soltis, Alex Thieschafer, Mathew Tholl, Dylan VanWienen, Jeron Wensmann.

Grade 7: Adam Blonigen, Shanna Campbell, Nathan Graves, Brittney Larson, Gage Louden, Carver McDermond, Haley Opatz, Harley Panek, Devin Prokott, Matthew Ressemann, John Russell, Isaiah Wardlaw.

BURTRUM Liquor Monday-Thursday: 12 PM-10 PM Fri.-Sat.: 12 PM-1 AM; Sun.: Closed

On/Off Sale • ATM • Pull Tabs • Lottery

320-285-2196

Mark Your Calendar

Open at 2 pm Mon-Fri; Noon on Sat.

Saturday, June 27th Curious George and the Clooney’s

• WEEKLY SPECIALS • MONDAY: VALUE MEAL $6.25 (Includes Cup of Soup or Salad)

Family Restaurant

STUBBY’S TAVERN 1 Block off I-94 Albany Exit 1004 Shamrock Lane • Albany

320-845-2168

Kitchen Restaurant Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

TUESDAY 4:30-9 PM : CHICKEN FRY

Join Us for our Nightly Dinner Specials!

Tuesday: 5-9 PM

(All You Can Eat) $7.99 • Senior Price $7.50 • Kids 8 & under: $4.00

All you can eat PIZZA & WINGS only $6.95

WEDNESDAY: (All You Can Eat) BBQ RIBS $9.49

Wednesday: 5-9 PM

THURSDAY: (All You Can Eat) Spaghetti $8.99 FRIDAY:

(All You Can Eat) FISH

FRY $8.49

SATURDAY 5-Close 8 oz. SIRLOIN STEAK & SHRIMP $14.49 SUNDAY 10:30-1:30 PM 3-MEAT SMORGASBORD $8.99 2-Close: Chow Mein (Includes Cup of Soup): Full Order $6.99; 1/2 Order $3.99

Three Private Meeting Rooms Available Handling Groups of 20-150 Call for Info & Reservations

Saturday: 5-10 PM 12 oz. PRIME RIB DINNER $14.95 or ½ RACK RIB DINNER

All you can eat

only $10.95 Both Include Salad Bar

Includes Beef & Chicken!

Sunday: 11 AM-2 PM

TACO BAR $6.50

Thursday: 5-9 PM All you can eat

CHICKEN & SWEDISH MEATBALL BUFFET $8.95 Includes Salad Bar

Friday: 5-10 PM All you can eat

FISH FRY DINNER $9.95 Includes Salad Bar

Every Friday & Saturday: 9-Close Be Your Own DJ FREE Juke Box FRIDAY, JUNE 19 GEM FEST KARAOKE CONTEST Summer Hours: Closed Mondays Tues.-Sun.: Open at 11 AM

All you can eat

CHICKEN & SMOKED SAUSAGE (from Meat Shoppe, Melrose)

9.95

$

Includes Salad Bar

HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL Every Day from 3-6 PM: $ 2.50 Domestic Beers & Rail Drinks

2 Miles North of Grey Eagle on Hwy. 28, then Right on Co. Rd. 103 on Mound Lake • 320-285-4541

Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015 • Page 5

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, We’re debtfree including our home. My husband is a man of faith, but a bit of a dreamer. He has written several inspirational books that haven’t sold, but he feels this and public speaking are his calling.

He wants us to sell the house, and live on the proceeds for a year, while he pursues this dream. What do you think of the idea?

-Christy Dear Christy, It sounds to me like your husband has a good heart, but I think it would be a huge mistake for you guys to sell your home when he hasn’t proven that he can sell anything he writes or says.

I understand where his head is at right now. He wants to help people, and that’s a noble cause. But being a motivational writer and speaker can be an addictive thing. For some folks, signing books and being on stage are almost a high; they can make you feel alive. But the whole idea can draw you into the land of financial stupidity if you’re not careful.

My advice would be for him to keep his day job, and work his tail off nights and weekends to try and make this dream a reality. Let’s draw up an internet strategy to get some exposure for the books he has already written. He could contact local civic groups, and offer his services as a speaker for their meetings, too. In the process he might sell a few books from a table in the back of the room, and I know he’d get lots of valuable experience while building his name.

It may take longer than he’d like, but that’s a much better idea than the one he has now. It allows him to work toward a goal and not put his family in financial danger. Then, once he’s making a nice income on the side from writing and speaking engagements, you guys can look at the numbers and see if it’s feasible for him to dive in on a fulltime basis!

-Dave

Dining Menus: June 15 - 19

Dear Dave, Albany Senior Dining I have a debt with a collection MON., JUNE 15: Spaghetti noodles, agency and they have started calling my tomato meat sauce, green beans, garlic office. Last week, I made an agreement bread, pudding. for monthly payments, along with an TUE., JUNE 16: Chicken Caesar initial payment. All of a sudden, they salad, breadstick, fruit cocktail, cereal were calling me again this morning at bar. my office. Can I legally demand that they WED., JUNE 17: Meatloaf, baked not call me at my place of employment? potato, creamed peas, cantaloup.

-Joelle THUR., JUNE 18: Cheeseburger, Dear Joelle, bun, fried onions, potato wedges, waterYes, you can. I’m glad you’re melon, ice cream. keeping in mind that you have a legal FRI., JUNE 19: Roast chicken, and moral obligation to pay your debts. whipped potatoes, gravy, dilled carrots, But collectors have rules they must dinner roll, mixed fruit. follow, also. They’re governed by law ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ just like everyone else.

MON., JUNE 15: Teriyaki beef rice If they call you at work again, bowl w/Oriental vegetables, pineapple simply remind them of the terms of the tidbits, pudding. payment agreement already in place TUE., JUNE 16: Baked potato w/ and demand that they never call you broccoli/cheese, lettuce salad, breadat your office again. Also, send them a stick, cereal bar. certified letter, return receipt requested, WED., JUNE 17: Turkey/cheese so that you’ll have proof you sent sandwich, beef vegetable soup, romaine the letter and they received it. In the salad, cantaloup. letter, let them know that according to THUR., JUNE 18: Chicken stir-fry guidelines set forth in the Federal Fair w/vegetables, rice, garden salad, ice Debt Collection Practices Act you are cream. formally demanding that they not call FRI., JUNE 19: Tuna sandwich, toyou at your office again.

If they call you at your office after you demand that they stop, they’ll be in violation of federal law. And if that happens, let them know that you’ll be talking to a lawyer and you will sue them!

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business.

He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more Faith Community Church in Burthan 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow trum is excited to host a video series Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and titled “The Family Project” every Sunday going through Sunday, June 21 on the web at daveramsey.com. from 10-11 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 14 - Lesson 11: The Great Mystery And Destiny. Marriage foreshadows the future of every Christian: the wedding of Christ to his Bride, the Church - you, if you are a Christian. Marriage is not an afterthought with God, but the centerpiece of relationships and therein lays the secret

3 Meat Smorgasbord Only $9.50 Father’s Day Meat Lovers Buffet Serving 9:30 AM-1:00 PM

Featuring: Chicken, Ribs & Salisbury Steak.

Also includes brunch items, full salad bar, homemade caramel rolls & desserts... & more!

Full Service Catering Any Event Big or Small!

Have your next party or get together in our dining room or meeting room - let us do the work!

Evening Specials

Adults $10.50 Seniors & Kids $8.50 320-547-0050 • www.unclebscatering.com • Swanville, MN

5-9 PM

Monday: Burger Night Tuesday: Buy Any Pizza, Get Family Size Bread Sticks FREE Wednesday: Broasted Chicken Buffet Thursday: Taco Bar Friday: All You Can Eat Fish, BARTENDERS 21 Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp, WANTED: Stop in for 12 oz. Ribeye application.

Saturday: BBQ Ribs

Swanville Senior Center

TUES. NOON JUNE 16: Meatball sub, pasta salad, dessert THURS. 5 PM JUNE 18: Chicken Alfredo hot dish, garlic bread, dessert. * Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call Kim 320-630-4046 a day before your meal!

Swanville Senior Center

Upsala - All Ages

MON., JUNE 15: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, ice cream.

TUE., JUNE 16: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed cabbage.

WED., JUNE 17: Chicken strips, baked potatoes, salad, Jello/topping.

THUR., JUNE 18: Breaded pork chop, baked potato, squash, pudding.

FRI., JUNE 19: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, dessert. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

Join Us for “The Family Project”

Sunday • 10 AM-1 PM

Café Open Daily 6 AM-2 PM

mato soup, broccoli, fruit.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Sat., June 13: BULLET BOB Stop In For All Your Off Sale Needs!

Busch Light 24 pk. cans $ 14.00 + tax

Drink of the Month: Any Southern Comfort Lime Drink for $2.50

ALL STARS SPORTS BAR & GRILL St. Rosa • 320-836-2154

Historic Rock Tavern & Eatery

of happy lives. Sowing seeds of self control, purity and genuine love for one another always reaps the fruit of lasting joy and a solid life that remains durable over time.

An alternative showing of this lesson will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. For more info. contact Jim Hobbs at 320-732-3325 or jghobbs4@ gmail.com.

Dairy Month is here.

May the farmers have good cheer.

Let the milk price be higher, so the Mister can buy her a diamond for each ear.

Our Daily Bread 285-2800

Main St., Grey Eagle

Upstairs Dining & Social Bar Tuesday

Located on

Great Food!

Double R

Bar & Grill

www.doublerbarandgrill.com

Serving 5-9 PM

Grey Eagle • 320-285-2965 Noon Lunch Specials

Fri., June 12: Hot Beef Sandwich Sat., June 13: Kraut Burger Sun., June 14: Bar & Kitchen Opens at Noon • KITCHEN CLOSED 4-8 PM for Private Party Mon., June 15: Chicken Ala King Tues., June 16: M&O Dinner Wed., June 17: $5 Baskets Thurs., June 18: BBQ Ribs

Thursday:

Steak & Shrimp $14.95

Fresh Seafood coming back soon!

Saturday

Walleye Sandwich Garlic Herb Chicken w/Broccoli

320-285-3576 Big Birch Lake Grey Eagle

Wednesday

Fajitas and Margaritas are back for the season!

Friday

The Last Great Tavern Since 1937!

MONDAY Taco Bar $5.75 or Irish Italian Spaghetti $7.95 TUESDAY BURGER NIGHT $1.50 $5 WEDNESDAY Baskets, Wings, Nachos or Quesadillas

Open Tues.-Sat.: 4-10 PM

Great Service!

With Bruce (Bruno) Rohde & Staff. Call for Reservations!

BBQ Ribs Basket $7.50

Open 6 AM-1:30 PM Daily

Cook’s Choice

Downstairs Bar & Patio

Open: Tues.-Fri.: 3-Close; Sat.-Sun.: Noon-Close Happy Hour: Tues.-Fri.: 4-6 PM

• A la carte Menu

Friday Fish Fry Basket $8

14th Annual Golf Tournament - Sunday, June 14th!

Proceeds go to Grey Eagle Fire Dept. Call or Stop in to Sign Up! Includes Choice of Potato & Salad Bar THURSDAY • 5-9 PM Chicken & Ribs...................... $10.95 8 oz. Ground Sirloin................. $9.95 FRIDAY • 5-9 PM Chef’s Choice Steak............... $18.95 Teriyaki Chicken over Rice Pilaf.. $9.95 Deep Fried or Broiled Cod........ $9.95 Broiled Shrimp or Chicken

Fettuccine Alfredo............. $9.95

Busch 24 pk. cans

(Reg. or Light)

14.49

$

SATURDAY • 5-9 PM Beef Kabobs................ $13.95 Prime Rib.................. $16.95 Sirloin & Shrimp........ $15.95 Ribs........................... $12.95 Walleye Broiled or Deep Fried $12.95 SUNDAY • 3-9 PM Chef’s Choice Steak... $18.95 Pork Chop................. $11.95 1/2 Chicken................. $8.95 1/4 Chicken................. $6.95

E&J Brandy

1.75 Liter $15.34

Page 6 • Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015

Community Snapshots

These Swanville Elementary students were “Caught Being Good” during the month of May. Of these, Lily Peterson’s name was drawn and she received a free book. At the end of the year drawing, Isaac Gapinski won a bike donated

by Judy Walker of Harace Mann Insurance, and Tyler Czech won a pass to the water park donated by Angie VanRisseghem of Swanville Insurance. Pictured is (front from left) Connor Gerads, Delaney Chuba, Cullen Lundeen, Zach Gapinski, Christopher Harrison, Justin Villnow, Niki Cichon, Lily Peterson; (middle) Travis Bellefeuille, Caleb Zellers, Kennedee Chuba, Karley Loven, Jasmine Johnson, Ryker Stevens, Ethan Wimmer, Mackenzie Morris, Haley Kircher; (back) Anthony Sobiech, Blayne Pechan-Klemish, Connor Throener, Haden Chuba, Mason Hollermann, Mason Graves, Tucker Hedin, Tyra Powell.

Not pictured was Wyatt Kuhl, Isaiah Reece and Carter Proell.

EMAIL US YOUR PHOTOS! • htnews@meltel.net

The Double R Bar & Grill is sponsoring their 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 14th. Have a chance to win this Ford Mustang! Stop in or call to sign up. Proceeds will go to the Grey Eagle Fire Department. For more information call 320-285-2965.

Upsala Jr. High Student of the Month Michael Lange has been named the Upsala Junior High School Student of the Month for May. Michael is the son of Duke and Jayne Lange, and the brother of Max and Mason.

Michael participates in foot-

TANKS & LAGOON PUMPS

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Ken & Peg Hartung 310 Industrial Dr. - Freeport, MN

320-836-2697

After Hours: 320-267-8568

Lawn & Garden Sales - Service - Parts

• Massey • Simplicity • Snapper Freeport Farm Center 320-836-2171 Just Off I-94 • Freeport

Oldest & Most Experienced Houle Dealer in Central MN! www.hartungsales.com

Melrose City Meat Market 315 Main St. • Next to the Dam Bar Under New Ownership: George Kuhlmann & Marilyn Gaebel

Venison & Beef Processing

Summer Sausage, Breakfast Links, Smoked Bacon, Ham, Sirloin, Flat Iron, T-Bones ... All the Specialty Steaks!

320-256-3750

See Us for All Your Venison Processing Needs Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 Sat. 8-Noon

BITZ HARDWARE Grey Eagle • 320-285-2000

Gertken Dairy Sales & Service

HINMAN LAWN SERVICE

www.gertkendairysales.com

NOW OFFERING Barrier Mosquito Spraying

Phone: 320-597-2207 Cell: 320-249-8237

Portable Cattle Crowding Tub System • Redmond Salt & Minerals • Water Fountains • Gallagher Scales • Calf Hutches & Shelters • Self Standing Panels • Feeder Wagons

ball, baseball, and wrestling. Michael has been named a member of the “A” Honor Roll. Outside of school, Michael enjoys hunting, water skiing, and tubing. Michael’s summer plans include working construction.

Michael’s favorite class is Life Science because, “I like learning about the human body and how to keep it healthy.

The teacher is pretty cool too!” He thinks Math is the most valuable class because “you learn things that you will use in everyday life.”

Mrs. Vershure, Michael’s Life Science teacher, states, “Michael is a very hardworking individual. This is evident not only in academics, but in his time outside of school as well. He maintains a very positive attitude and has a fun personality as well.

Michael appears to take academics very seriously, which is evidenced by his grades and receiving this honor. Keep up the great work!”

Michael’s hobbies include lifting weights and riding something with a motor. Michael’s future plans are to help expand the family farm.

His advice for his classmates is, “work hard in school and in everything you do because it will affect how you will be in Mon.-Fri.: 8-5:30 the future.”

Sat.: 8-4

Display lot in Albany, MN North side of I-94

PRODUCTS • Skid Loader Attachments • Tree Shear Skid Loader

Attachment • Cattle Chutes & Headgates • Dairy & Beef Semen & Supplies • Creep Feeders & Self Feeders

For All Your Lawn Care Needs!

Fully Licensed & Insured

Mowing • Trimming Fertilization • Weed Spraying

320-285-3811 • GREY EAGLE

Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015 • Page 7

Birthday Open House

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Ruthie Flaa

Joan Rohde

There will be an 80th birthday party open house for Joan Rohde on Saturday, June 13, 2015 starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Jeff Rohde farm, located at 28880 County 6, Grey Eagle.

No invitations have been sent.

Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm

By Ruthie Flaa Got milk? Thanks to dairy farmers like the Rohe family of St. Rosa, many people can answer yes.

On June 6, 2015, Rohe Dairy welcomed local families from all around to come and tour the Rohe family’s dairy farm, learn about the health care of cows, feeding of cows and how crops are grown. The Kimball Lions prepared a breakfast of French toast and eggs for everyone to enjoy and there was ice cream served by Dairy Princesses as well.

There were plenty of activities for kids and their families including an obstacle $5 OFF ANY SERVICE with this ad!

Your Pumping Specialists MPCA Certified • Licensed/Insured/Bonded

Residential • Commercial • Industrial Specializing in Septic Tank Maintenance and Service

Now Offering Septic Pump Replacements!

Now Offering Riser and Cover Replacements!

Quality Work Built Our Business... Ask Our Neighbors

320-252-9916 • 320-630-6703 www.fiedlerpumping.com

course, a petting zoo, picture taking with the Vikings’ cheerleaders and a guided tour around the farm. To educate families, the guided tour allowed everyone to witness a dairy farm first-hand.

This was the Rohe family’s 8th year hosting the annual Breakfast on the Farm event. Hundreds of people came to enjoy time together and learn all about the hard work dairy farmers face to produce milk for their consumers.

Come See What Is Cooking in Bitzy’s Kitchen!

Tacos Burritos Pizza Delicious Chicken Specialty Salads Unique Sandwiches

Melrose 1 Stop!

320-256-3519

Kutter Insurance Agency FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!

Insuring cars, homes, boats, farms & recreational vehicles for the past 20 years!

107 Main Street, Grey Eagle

kutterinsuranceagency.com Michael W. Kutter • Janine L. Kutter 320-285-2299 • 800-955-6051

To submit a photo for Minnesota Through The Lens, email it in it’s original (large) size to htnews@meltel.net.

Upsala Sr. High Student of the Month

Stefani Pohlmann has been named the Upsala Senior High School Student of the Month for May. Stefani is the daughter of Bill and Mary Pohlmann, and the sister of Shawn. Stefani is very involved in student activities at UHS as a member of the Student Council, Drama Club, and Band. She is also a member of the UHS Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Knowledge Bowl teams. Stefani has been a member of the “A” Honor Roll, and also represents her class on the UHS Student Council. Stefani has been named a Subject Area Student of the Month many times and has also received recognition as an Academic All-Star.

Stefani’s favorite class is Math because she understands the concepts and enjoys the class time. She feels that English/Language Arts is the most valuable class because she feels that she is learning concepts that she will use for the rest of her life.

Mrs. Hovland, Stefani’s Math instructor states, “Stefani is an exceptional student with a great attitude. She is a joy to have in class because she strives to do

Echo Dealer

Small Engine Repair

Sharpen Chain Saw Blades Sharpen & Balance Lawn Mower Blades

AUTO REPAIR

Towing

Rebuilding Alternators, Starters & Generators

Hiltner Company Inc. 216 W. Main St., Freeport

320-836-2122

Hours: Mon.-Fri: 8 am-5 pm; Sat: By Appointment or Call Ahead

well on every assignment and never complains. She is a great leader for her classmates and is very deserving of the recognition” In addition to her active school life, Stefani enjoys playing basketball with her family and playing summer softball. She is employed part-time at Lange Oil in Upsala. After high school, Stefani would like to become a movie star and become rich while having a happy family. Her advice to her classmates is, “Never be afraid to be in a certain activity because they will all make great memories.”

Lake Home For Sale 17243 Downy Dr., Grey Eagle

1 bedroom patio home.

Beautiful living. Level property from lake to sheds.

Amazing sunsets, fishing, loons. Home has been completely remodeled with cape cod high end custom design. Sleeping porch designed for added guests.

Quiet furnace. 2 oversized sheds 1 heated. $199,900

Call 320-249-0175

New Listing Little Birch Lake

Little Birch Lake: Grey Eagle: 7 wooded acres with orchard & gardens, impressive 3 Br 2 bath walk-out Rambler with updated kitchen and baths, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, attached garage, 24x24 shop, 45x65 pole shed, space for all your toys! And best yet, 75’ of prime lakeshore! Priced in $500’s. Call for more information.

Mound Lake: Grey Eagle: Nice 2 bdr. cabin on Mound Lake, nicely updated.

Excellent water clarity, great boating & fishing lake. Only 2 hrs from metro.

Beautiful views from the deck. PRICE REDUCED $175,000

Little Birch Lake: Enjoy the beautiful sunsets & gorgeous view of Little Birch Lake. Build your dream home on this large lot. Next to Big Birch State Park. Great Price $85,400

NEW LISTINGS WANTED! For More Judy Frieler, Realtor Listings 320-491-0024 or a Free Market Benchmark Analysis Give Real Estate Services Me a Call!

Lake Home on Big Birch Lake 10955 Angler Trail, Grey Eagle

Year round lake home sitting on 100 feet of Big Birch! Built in 2000, almost 2200 square feet of space, plus an AMAZING screened in porch room overlooking the lake! Large lot with no crowding neighbors.

All living amenities on main level for those seeking no stairs. Great floorplan to accommodate those visiting guests and family. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. PRICE REDUCED to $329,900 For full details, go to www.AnglerTrail.com.

The Konsor Group REALTORS 763-220-4900

Page 8 • Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015

STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Breakfast on the Farm was a Hit; Special the week:

Session Still in Limbo The Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm held last Saturday at the Rohe Dairy north of Freeport near St. Rosa was another big success.

Ten large charter buses were kept busy all morning transporting folks from the parking lot at the Melrose High School out to the event. It was good to see all the young kids with their parents at the event, learning where their milk comes from and seeing how well the animals are cared for. The calf-raising facility was especially impressive to view, with its well-kept pens and automatic milk replacer dispensers that mix and serve the young calves based on computer chips in the animals’ ear tags. Had a nice visit with Harvey Rohe, who, although in his

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC Free Estimates

Gutters • Soffits • Fascia • Siding

Melrose • 320-256-5400 or 320-837-5033 LATE MODEL CARS & TRUCKS

Always a fresh selection of luxury, family and sports cars, pickups, vans and SUVs

80s, still keeps an eye on the operation and helps out with various tasks such as cutting hay. He told me that he starting milking cows when he was 5 years old.

Congratulations to all those involved in putting on an event such as this. It takes a lot of planning and hard work. The location for next year’s event has already been set at a dairy operation near St. Augusta.

At this writing on Monday morning, there’s nothing to report in terms of when the legislative special session will be held. We had been told to keep last Saturday open because it looked as if all the bills were going to be ready at that time. However, a new snag in negotiations developed over legislation signed just two weeks ago by Gov. Dayton that’s become the latest stumbling block to completion of the state budget.

It has to do with a provision that went through the committee process in the House dealing with giving all counties in Minnesota the ability to utilize private firms to do their annual audits.

Currently, 28 counties can already do this while the others are still required to contract with the state auditor’s office to complete theirs. Issues with the cost of these state audits and the timeliness of their completion led to a bill being introduced to allow all counties to contract with private firms, while still giving the state the ability to step in and oversee the private auditing. The governor is saying he won’t call the special session until this provision is changed, while Republicans don’t see the urgency because the

You Name It!

These are clean, one-owner lease and rental returns & All are loaded with equipment!

Unlimited Mileage Warranty • 90-Day Bumper to Bumper 12-Month Internal Powertrain Coverage

Check Out The Inventory at www.upsalamotors.com NO GIMMICKS • NO HASSLE • NO PRESSURE

You'll Like Dealing With Us!

UPSALA MOTORS, INC. 320-573-2563 • 1-800-257-5871

Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.

-Hermann Hesse

provision doesn’t become effective for another year and there’s time to look at it again during the next session.

In all, there are five bills awaiting action during the special session, whenever it’s held. Four of them, education, environment/ag, bonding, and Legacy have been posted online so they are set.

Major change to the education bill was the addition of $125 million in funding, about half of which was used to increase the basic funding formula by another one-half percent. Most noteworthy in the environment/ag bill was a provision that remained in the bill despite earlier opposition from the governor. It has to do with the Citizens Board of the Pollution Control Agency, which will be abolished. This bill also contains the revised buffer language, which I wrote about last week. It was not changed from the earlier conference report.

Agreement was also reached on a scaled-back version of the bonding bill.

Among its provisions is funding for maintenance and roof repair of buildings at the Eagles Healing Nest in Sauk Centre.

Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.

Dingmann’s Locker Custom Processing On the Farm Butchering Upsala, MN: 320-573-2162

THE JUNCTION Custom Designs, Building & Remodeling Residential, Agriculture & Commercial Bobcat Work, Concrete & Spray-Foaming Call

Jeremy: 320-285-7785 Larry: 320-285-7595

Convenience Store • Bait Open 7 days a week Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cold Spring Bakery • Schaefer’s Meats Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards • DVDs

320-285-2484 • Grey Eagle

The sale of self-help books has soared since the year 2006 when sales reached nine billion dollars. In 2013, sales were expected to exceed thirteen billion dollars. Market researchers expect the market to grow at least 8% per year in the foreseeable future. The endless pages offering advice on “how to improve one’s life,” however, do not seem to be making a dent in solving man’s most basic problem: a sinful nature.

David offered an alternative to “self-help.” He wisely encouraged us to turn to “God-help.”

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this. He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noon day sun!” Confident living, for the Christian, really has a very simple formula: first commit and then trust.

Commit, on one hand, means that we are “to completely and unreservedly rely in and on Him.” He is not only our Savior but the Lord of our lives. Trust, on the other hand, means that we have a live and vibrant expectation that He alone is capable of leading, guiding, guarding and directing each step in our lives. We look in His Word to find His way. Committing and trusting in Him alone allows us to move from self-help to God-help.

And the result will be obvious to us and others. We will radiate the righteousness of God by living a life that reflects His beauty and holiness. There is also the “integrity” element in our lives. Whatever we do will be born of the Holy Spirit because of our “rightliving.”

Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015 • Page 9

Pulse on People

376 students participated in the Augustana College Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23, held at the Sioux Falls Arena.

Jessica Amelia Ettel from Melrose, was recognized during the Commencement ceremony.

The ceremony’s speakers included: Don Jacobs, market manager and vice president for Townsquare Media, who spoke on “Wisdom You Need To Know From King Solomon, Bruce Lee and Winnie The Pooh.” Jacobs has nearly 40 years of experience in broadcast media, sales and marketing.

Lance Shaull, class of 2015, who spoke on “Try and Try Again.” A biology major from Tea, South Dakota, Shaull is the recipient of the 2015 Covenant Award for Service.

About Augustana: Founded in 1860,

Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., is a selective, residential, comprehensive college of the Lutheran Church. Committed to enriching lives and fostering development, Augustana combines a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skill and advanced study, leading the Templeton Guide to include the College among those that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.

With more than 1,830 students from 35 states and 42 countries, Augustana is featured among “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes; was ranked among the top baccalaureate colleges in the nation for its efforts to advance social mobility, research and service by Washington Monthly; has been named a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review; and is identified in Peterson’s “440 Great Colleges for Great Students.”

Signs of the Times Exhibit Opening at the Stearns History Museum

Letter to the Editor

To submit a Letter to the Editor, email to htnews@meltel.net

A Third Letter to America

By Manuel Ybarra, Jr. America continues to defy God in many ways as it heads towards the inevitable judgment. A recent example of this defiance happened when a young educated TV analyst, out of the blue, said, I have the right to choose, the Supreme Court gave me that right.” That unscripted statement did not trigger a reaction, much less a discussion.

Why not? Could it be because our educated masses have not been taught God’s basic Commandments, Statutes, and Laws, such as, “Thou shall not kill,” “Love your neighbor,” and “teach your young women to love their children?”

You bet!

The TV analyst and America seem to be unaware of The Word Of God which says, “it is better to trust the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

But instead of following God’s advice, America has put its trust and confidence in Man (Mankind), with tragic results.

This is exactly what happened after the Supreme Court legalized abortion by its 7-9 decision. Now many, like the above analyst, politicians, and even a political party, proudly support the killing of the smallest and defenseless human beings (the unborn).

But how can you trust judges who

Dean’s Heating & Cooling 320-573-4328

Central Air & Heating Systems Air Exchange • Central Vac - Estimates on New Construction -

Framing • Remodeling Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic #2063 4900

Jim Revermann (Melrose) 320-837-5286 Cell 320-250-2786

Paul (St. Cloud) 320-654-9643 Cell 320-333-9643

Scottie’s Outdoor Services Your Dealer For

320-333-6382

• Sales • Dock & Lift

• Installation & Removal • Barge Services

do not follow God’s most basic laws, and His admonitions to protect those least able to protect themselves and always to judge in favor of the righteous and against the wicked? Such ungodliness should not be trusted.

Those unjust judges will be held accountable before God for what they have done. However, these judges were not held accountable here on earth as they should have. Our constitution states that judges are to hold their offices “during good behavior.” Therefore, justices who vote in favor of what God calls “wicked” or “evil,” should be impeached and removed from office. After all, how can anyone say that judges are holding their offices in “good behavior” when they are going against God Supreme Laws?

God’s wish has always been that Man (Mankind) repents of their wicked/ sinful ways and seek him so they can have eternal life and be with him in heaven. You are not just flesh and bones.

You have a soul which God gave you.

The moment you die that soul will go to one of two places, heaven or hell.

Which will it be?

The Stearns History Museum announces its new exhibit, Signs of the Times, which will open on Thursday, June 11, with a free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is a collaboration with the St. Cloud South-side Boys & Girls Club, and the youth’s art will be on view until August 23.

“Stearns History Museum takes great pride in creating visitor experiences that are meaningful, memorable and entertaining,” says Stearns History Museum Chief Executive Officer Jim Davis. “The addition of local youth art to this exhibit adds a unique perspective to the story, and we are thrilled to have collaborated with the Boys & Girls Club

to make that happen.”

Through an assortment of signs spanning 130 years, this exhibit tells a visual narrative examining the role of signs in our nearby world. Visitors will explore historic signs from the Museum’s collections alongside contemporary signs painted on skateboards.

Art Johnson Contruction Room Additions to full Home Construction

Licensed • Insured Bonded 320-285-5430 Grey Eagle, MN

24 Hour Service

I S

SK

LUMBER

FULL SERVICE

Brian’s Painting Interiors, Exteriors, Staining, Varnishing

Brian Middendorf 35 Years Experience 320-285-4403

Johnson Stump Removal & Tree Trimming

• Free Estimates • Reasonable Rates • Experienced • Fully Insured Stump Grinding w/Portable Grinder Duane Johnson 320-547-2408 • Swanville, MN

Ph: 320-547-2339 • Fax: 320-547-0085

320-256-4146

Residential & Commercial Well Drilling, Service & Water Treatment

Stop in for estimates on all your building projects, big or small

2nd. & DeGraff P.O. Box 278 • Swanville

New Munich, MN A Community Shared Festival

38th ANNUAL MUNICHFEST

DOWN ON THE FARM Saturday, June 20, 2015

Fun & Games PeeWee Baseball Tournament 8:30 AM Volleyball Tournament 10 AM Following Parade Kids Games • Tractor Rides Bingo • Cake Walk Firemen Expo

Events starting at 3:30 PM Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull Amateur Baseball Game Bean Bag Tournament

LUMBERYARD

Food, Beverage s & Beer Garden Open at 11 AM

Parade 2 PM

St. Martin Community Band - 4 pm DJ Orbeck - 4-7:45 pm Outdoor Polka Mass Featuring Stan’s Country Dutchmen - 8 pm Live Music by Buck Band - 9 pm

Chairperson Contact: Amy & Mike Van Beck 320-290-8564 Sponsored by: Immaculate Conception Parish and The New Munich Jaycees

Page 10 • Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015

Local Municipality Minutes

Grey Eagle Township June 1, 2015 These minutes are not approved.

Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, & Mary Ann Primus. Mike Rohe was absent.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Ron made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the May 4, 2015 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ron made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included 10 claims for a total of $11,768.73. Ron made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Letters received included advertising, Planning and zoning notices and Township Association membership cards.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of May 1, 2015: $140,679.48; Checks cleared: 17, $10,454.29; Deposits including interest: $3,455.03; Balance as of May 31, 2015: $133,680.22; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $133,680.22; CD Balance: $123,059.08 Ron made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Ray. All in favor, Motion carried.

Ditch mowing bid was reviewed. As only one bid was pre-

sented, and the Board had no problems with the job done last year, Ron made the motion to accept the bid from Leland Buchholz for $85.00 per hour. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Beach maintenance had two bids. One for $1,400.00 and one for $600.00. The Board went with the lower bid. Ron made the motion to accept the bid from Jim Toenyan for the $600.00. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that Chickadee Drive has been bladed and is open for travel.

Ray spoke with property owners on 130th E. and it was decided to remove the culvert with the bump and to leave the approach as is.

Dust control prep and work is being done. Ray mentioned that a resident on Mound Lake would like to tar the Mound Lake Access Road, however he would need to speak with the DNR as they still own the access and the Township only maintains it. Culverts on Brakken Road need to have fill added as needed. Ron spoke with a representative from Carr Tree Service. He reported that for a one time treatment at a cost of $4,575.00 they would take care of the areas Ron indicated on the map. They can spray noxious weeds and brush that is under 8 ft. tall. They would not spray over any surface water, near any pastures or yards. Spraying will be done after the 15th of June and a notice will be published and posted.

Ray made the motion to accept the bid from Carr’s Tree Service, Ron made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Additional agenda items: None.

Public Comment: None.

Adjournment: Motion by Ron to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Word Search Answers from June 4

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer Upsala City June 1, 2015 These minutes are not approved.

Members Present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Brain Lange, Dennis Westrich, Robert Maciej, Joan Olson.

The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.

Motion by Robert Maciej; seconded by Dennis Westrich to approve minutes from May 4, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Robert Maciej; seconded by Dennis Westrich to accept the agenda as is. Motion carried unanimously.

Guests and Presentations: Grant Dirkes from Time Out Bar and Grill wants to have a patio party June 27th. They want to put a couple of tables on the sidewalk. Motion by Robert Maciej; seconded by Dennis Westrich to approve until 12 a.m.. Motion carried unanimously.

They also want to serve mixed drinks at Heritage Days in the park with the food. Joan Olson wants to keep it a family event. Motion by Robert Maciej, seconded by Dennis Westrich for Time Out Bar and Grill to serve mixed drinks Friday and Saturday. Motion carried 4 to 1.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water and Sewer up because of rain.

• Reviewed discharge of Pond.

• Reviewed estimate for rehabilitating well 4. Motion by Robert Maciej, seconded by Dennis Westrich to rehabilitate well 4 with the well. Motion carried unani-

mously.

• Televised the sewer line. Will view at special meeting.

• Julian Herbes had eye surgery and will be out for 2 weeks.

• 2 lawns need to be cut.

• Jeep: will remove pump and sell Jeep. By sealed bids.

Fire Department Report, Brian Lange: Minutes presented to council.

Planning Commission, Brian Lange: Minutes presented to council.

• Discussed Church Renovation: Motion by Brian Lange, seconded by Robert Maciej to prepare estimate for a remodeling of the church. Motion Carried UCDC: Minutes presented to the City Council.

Recreation Board: No Meet-

ing.

Unfinished Business: Construction Audit: Town-homes are done. Sod is down.

• Gethsemane address is 155 West Walnut Avenue.

• Town-home development 150 West Walnut Avenue.

• Lift Station address is 215 West Walnut Avenue.

• Meeting with SEH June 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.; Special Meeting • Discussed Lift Station, it may be leaking.

New Business: Resolution No. 06012015-1: Authorizing $120,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate Series 2015 A for a Water Truck for the Fire Department.

Motion by Robert Maciej; second

by Dennis Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.

Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Singer/Songwriter Paul Craft: Wednesday, June 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for parents and children and is recommended for ages 3 to 12. Enjoy a concert by singer/songwriter Paul Spring.

Spring’s album “Home Of Song” has been described as an ode to books and stories, and to the families who nurture them. Attendance is limited and preregistration is required.

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505 Story time: Monday, June 15, 1111:30 a.m. for ages 0-6. Story time includes stories, flannel board stories, songs and crafts.

Paul Spring Concert: Friday, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. for all ages. Enjoy Spring’s guitar–driven story songs. His album, “Home Of Song,” has been described as an ode to books and stories, Edward Jones and to the families who nurture them.

Crafting Group: Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. for adults and teens. Bring your quilting, needlepoint, crochet, scrap booking project or other craft, and JUNE DAIRY work independently while sharing ideas MONTH with others.

Bob Bovee Concert: Sunday, June 21 at 1 p.m. for all ages. Singer and guitarist Bob Bovee has been performing For all your cowboy songs, railroad songs and other financial service old time music since 1971. He often needs, call on plays with fellow western song enthusiJeffery B Barth ast Pop Wagner, and his concert schedFinancial Advisor takes him around thecall country.

7 Lake St S Suite 2 For all yourule financial service needs, on Long Prairie, MN 56347 Vintage Watch Face Bracelet Makwww.edwardjones.com Member Jeffery B Barth 320-732-3108 ing: Friday, June 26, 2-3:30 p.m. for Financial Advisor teens and adults.

Learn some basic jew7 Lake St S Suite 2 Longelry Prairie,techniques MN from artist Jen Anfinson www.edwardjones.com 56347 and create a one-of-a-kind bracelet using 320-732-3108 all vintage watch face parts. Attendance is limited and registration is required.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Summer Storytime: Thursday, June 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-9. Storytimes will continue on Thursdays through July 30. Each week will be theme based with stories, arts and crafts, games, songs and a craft. This activity

EDWARD JONES

Celebrates

CELEBRATES JUNE -- DAIRY MONTH

.

SIPC

.

Member SIPC

For All Your Cabinet Needs...

Bob’s Woodcraft • New Cabinets • Refacing • Refinishing

320-285-7705

Bob Asmus • Grey Eagle, MN

Jay Blenker

ALBANY ROLLER MILLS, INC. 320-845-2303 Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 730 Church Ave • Albany, MN 56307

Upsala, MN

www.pooptruck.com

is sponsored by the Melrose Friends of the Library.

Page Turners Book Club: Thursday, June 18, 11-12:30 p.m. for children in grades 5-7.

Community Movie Night: Thursday, June 18, beginning at approximately 9:45 p.m. for families and individuals of all ages. The movie will be screened on the outside wall of the Melrose City Center. Contact the library for movie title information.

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Paul Spring Concert: Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. for all parents and children, and recommended for ages 3 to 12 at the Swanville City Park. Paul Spring will perform guitar-driven story songs in a concert.

Bob Bovee Concert: Sunday, June 21 at 4:00 p.m. for all ages. A performing veteran of more than 40 years, singer and guitar player Bob Bovee will bring his ballads, blues, and cowboy songs to the Library.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Toddler Storytime: Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-7:00 p.m. for ages 18 mo.3 years, together with an adult caregiver. Toddler Storytime usually includes short stories, fingerplays and songs, often with a weekly theme. Toddler Storytime will also be offered June 24 and on Wednesdays July 8 to Aug. 5. Registration is required.

Music Jeopardy: Wednesday, June 17, 7-8:00 p.m. for teens ages 13-18.

Show your music knowledge in a contest with fun and prizes.

Between the Covers: Monday, June 22, 7-8:00 p.m. book club for adults.

Each month a new title is chosen by the group for the following month’s discussion. Check at the desk for a copy of the book and additional club information.

Knitty Gritty Craft Group: Friday, June 26, 6-8:00 p.m. for adults and teens. If you like to crochet, knit, quilt, cross stitch, etc., bring a project. Talk and share and work together.

320-249-4087

• Building & Remodeling of Residential & Agriculture Structures Free Estimates • All Types of Concrete Work

HOME OF PIONEER FEEDS

Motion by Brian Lange; second Robert Maciej to accept Reva’s Mische’s Resignation with the stipulation that she continue to help with minimal clerk duties till June 30. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Robert Maciej, second by Dennis Westrich to approve payment of $59,214,07 to C&L Excavating for work done on Walnut Ave. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Robert Maciej, second by Joan Olson to approve the bills in the amount of $11,835.75 as presented.

Next City Council Meeting for Monday July 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Rollie Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

Brian Lange, Acting Clerk/ Treasure

LLC

Kirt Olson (owner) 866-573-1145 • 320-360-0637

MPCA Licensed • Bonded • Insured New Customer & Referral Discounts

Can keep truck off most lawns (185 ft. hose)

Grey Eagle Township Notice

Grey Eagle Township has hired Carr’s Tree Service to do spraying along certain areas of the Township’s roadways. They will spray the road ditches for noxious weeds and brush that is under 8 ft. tall. They will not be spraying over surface waters, pastures or yards. Spraying will begin after the 15th of June. If you have any questions, you may call Board Chairman, Ron Frericks at 285-4573.

FLUFF-N-FOLD

Open 24/7 • Under New Ownership Across from Red’s Irish Pub Free WiFi Change & Vending Machine On-Site Swanville Laundromat: 320-360-2548 Tony Maciej

Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015 • Page 11

No Wake on Two Rivers Lake

BARTENDERS WANTED St. Rosa

Breakfast and Lunchtime Call 320-285-4244, or leave an application at OUR DAILY BREAD, Grey Eagle

FOR SALE: Refrigerator Frigidaire side by side, almond, works good, on Swan Lake. Call 320-761-4569. 6/11

FOR SALE: 2 wheel trailer, 6’x10’x6’ high, open sides, tilt bed, service, rear, new tires. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 3,500 lb. aluminum PortaDock vertical boat lift, 20 ft. canopy w/ cover, make offer, on Big Birch. Call 320-339-0560.

FOR SALE: Male Yorkshire Terrier puppy, all shots to date, puppy pad trained, ex. quality. Call 320-492-8032.

Stop in for application.

ALL STARS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

As a result of last weekend’s copious amount of rainfall the water level on Two Rivers Lake rose very fast and has caused some high water and localized flooding issues. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office has placed a request for “No Wake” on Two Rivers Lake until water levels subside.

Swanville Fishing League

Fish Trap • June 3 Team Total Score Riverside Meats 69 Waltman Appraisal 34 Happy Hookers 32 Half “N” Inch Short 31 Flensburg Liquors 29 Red’s Where’s the fish 27 Country Boys 19 WINK 15 Largest Fish Fish Date No. Pike 5/20 Crappie 5/13 LM Bass 5/27 Sunfish 5/13 Sunfish 5/20 Sunfish 5/27 Sunfish 6/3 Sunfish 6/3 Walleye 5/20 Rough Fish 6/3

Size 23 3/4” 14” 18” 8 1/4” 8 1/4” 8 1/4” 8 1/4” 8 1/4” 22” 10 1/2”

Name Joel Hansen Ken Kliber Joel Hansen Wallie Steph Hansen Sally Waltman Josh Johnson Nate Hartung Brad Piekarski Rock Bass

GARAGE SALE: June 11-12, 9-5; June 13, 9-12; 18127 Emerson Trail, Burtrum. Desk, refrigerator, stove, microwave, items priced to sell.

UPSALA SALE: 107 Main St., June 19-20; 8 am. Furniture, primitives.

WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664.

SC-odB Birch Lake Area

LEE

• Lawn Mower Repair • Automobile Repair • Carpentry • Painting • Tree Trimming • Windows • Anything Else You Need Done!

320-836-7186 or 320-217-3449

The Sheriff’s Office asks all boaters on Two Rivers Lake to be courteous and respectful of this request, high water levels and the potential for damage due to this condition.

Bathroom Stall

I walked into the rest stop bathroom and had barely sat down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying, “Hi, how are you?”

Now, I’m not the type to start a conversation in restrooms, at a rest stop no less. But I answered, somewhat embarrassed, “Doing just fine.”

And the other guy says, “So what are you up to?”

What kind of question is that?! I’m thinking this is too bizarre, so I say, “Oh, I’m like you, just traveling.”

At this point I’m just trying to get out of there as fast as I can when I hear another question: “Can I come over to your place for awhile?”

Okay, this question is just plain wacky, but I figured I should be polite, answer him, and end the conversation.

So I say, “Well, I have company, so today is a bad day for me.”

Then...I hear the guy say nervously: “Listen, I’ll have to call you back, there’s an idiot in the next stall who keeps answering my questions. Bye!” FOR SALE: 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee tractor $3,800. Call 320-256-5400. tfn FOR SALE: 1989 Dodge Ram shortbox 4x4, needs carb, $800. Call 320-2565400. tfn

Call Loreen for Details!

763-238-0616

Townhomes For Rent

Rapid Recovery • Nursing Home Assisted Living • Memory Care Low Income Housing Schedule

2 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room All Maintenance Included Attached Double Car Garage Available

a Tour!

FOR SALE: 275 gallon plastic totes in conduit cages, food grade product, good condition. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Lund boat, 10 hp Johnson motor, trailer, $1,000. Call 320-2829050.

FOR SALE: 22 ft. bumper “Terry” camper, good canopy, make good fishing cabin or hunting. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 2 wheel trailer, 2 place snowmobile, $350. Call 320-282-9050.

FOR SALE: Zareba model SP3B solar fencer, 3 mi., used about 4 months, very good. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Shed 6’ 4”x17’ long, good for lawn mowers or storage. Call 320492-8032.

FOR SALE: Travalong 32 ft. stock trailer, very good condition, tandem axle. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: John Deere model 50 tractor, great project, runs good, no noise in gears. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 1973 Volvo sedan, 60K miles, no rust, runs good, new fuel pump and filters. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 6’ steel fence posts w/ white plastic coverings, most have insulators. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Harley Davidson Barbie doll collection, Barbies and Kens, all new in box. Call 320-492-8032.

For Info. Call 320-632-5918

FOR SALE: 5th wheel plate, $350. Call 320-282-9050.

FOR SALE: 7 1/2 hp Mercury motor, $350. Call 320-282-9050.

FOR SALE: 2006 195 Sea Ray, 4.3V6 mpi, 75 hours, great condition, CD player, skiis, Shorelander trailer. Call 402-651-5654.

FOR SALE: DP Air Gometer stationary bike, $50 or best offer; braided wool rug, 3.5’x5’. Call 320-845-4092.

FOR SALE: Recliner rocker & ottoman, burgundy, $120 or B/O. Call 320292-4799.

FOR SALE: Walker with seat. Call 320-356-7574.

FOR SALE: Queen size Sleep Number bed. Call 320-573-2089.

FOR RENT: One bedroom lake home in the area, $1,300/month + utilities.

Call 320-249-0175.

ShB-tfnB

Classified Advertising

Personal For Sale, Personal Wanted, or Giveaway type ads are FREE up to 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

Business Ads: For Rent, Help Wanted, Wanted (For Profit), or Service type ads are $5.00 for 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom

Mother of Mercy Campus of Care

320-845-2195

FOR SALE: Tailgate and grill guard​off a 1995 Chevy Silverado; grill guard off a 1991 Ford F-350, $95 each. Call 320232-3800, leave message.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome

Melrose: Village Townhome

East Village Townhome Contact Jeri at 320-250-7932 Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome

Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

Albany, MN

FOR SALE: New Black & Decker 22” corded hedge trimmer, $25. Call 320492-7880.

FOR SALE: Aluminum pontoon Cantilever boat lift, $350 or BO. Call 651398-3150. tfn

Cats Ok

WEEKEND COOK WANTED

*We Do Not Accept Classified Ads Over the Telephone.

____________ 2____________ 3____________ 4____________ 5_________ 6_____________7____________ 8____________ 9___________ 10_________ 11____________ 12___________ 13___________ 14____________ 15_________ 16____________ 17___________ 18___________ 19____________ 20_________ $.25___________ $.50___________ $.75___________ $1.00_________ $1.25_________ $1.50__________ $1.75___________ $2.00__________ $2.25_________ $2.50_________ $2.75_________ $3.00_________ $3.25_________ Did you remember your phone number?

1

Email to: htnews@meltel.net or Mail to: Hometown News 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Page 12 • Hometown News • Thursday, June 11, 2015 NEW LISTING LONG LAKE: 30893 County 13, Burtrum: Unique 5 Level A Frame Home With 180’ Of Lake Frontage On Long Lake. Home Features 3 Beds & 2 Baths. Home Has Duel Heat, Both Garages Are Heated, Home Shingled In 2015, Wooded Lot, Fenced In Yard, Tons Of Perennials, Fruit Trees, Deck, Outdoor Wood Boiler. $129,900 NEW LISTING BIG SWAN LAKE: 29293 Era 32925 Lake Sylvia Road, Melrose: 6 Circle, Burtrum: Nice/small nearly no BR, 3 bath home on Popular Little maintenance seasonal cabin on Big Swan Birch Lake with sandy shore, vaulted Lake. Affordable lakeside living, $300/yr. ceilings with loft/game room, walkassociation fees includes garbage, lawn care, water & sewer. Sales out basement, large kitchen/dining/living room area price includes furnished cabin. Recent property improvements, great for entertaining, patio, deck, guest house, 36x32 new roof, new siding, new sofit & facia. MUST SEE! $69,850 shed, secluded wooded lot on dead end! $225,900

ING

END P E L A

S

BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11828 County 47 Enjoy BIG BIRCH LAKE: 10021 County 47, Grey Eagle: living on popular Big Birch Lake with Premier Big Birch Lake Home for sale! West facing 125’ of shoreline in this Spacious 4 & property has been recently remodeled from top bed, 2 bath home on over an acre lot with secluded back yard to bottom. Year round property! Affordable price w/mature trees & abundant wildlife. Vaulted ceilings, center for Big Birch Lake. Hard bottom lake shore offering excellent $ island, pantry, storage shed, gazebo & More! 269,900 swimming. Don’t Delay Viewing This Property! $185,000

BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11751 CO 47: Great BIG BIRCH LAKE: 44450 Birch Park Cr., West Facing Location on Big Birch Lake.

Grey Eagle: Impossible To Find! Heavily Wooded Adjoining Lake Lots on Premier Must See Level Lake Lot with nearly no elevation to the water. Home features 2 beds & 1 bath. Home Big Birch Lake. This lot has 271’ of great lake shore & over 2 acres needs work but has the potential to be very nice. Affordable of land. This is an extremely rare opportunity to find & buy a lake lot like this on Big Birch Lake. Don’t Delay In Viewing! $300,000 opportunity to be on one of MN Premier Lakes! $169,900

FREEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT 54th ANNUAL HAM BBQ Beef & HOG RAFFLE SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 4:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the

Freeport Community Center

BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11602 Arctic Dr.: Very Nice BIG BIRCH LAKE 28895 Antelope Trail: Turn key year round home on Big Birch Lake. East facing year round home on Premier Big Birch Lake. with spectacular views of lake. 3 bedrooms, This property has excellent level lakeshore 2 baths, gas fireplace, large deck on lake side, offering great swimming. Home features 3 beds large heated garage with workshop, meticulously maintained & 2 baths, family room with spectacular lake views, screened property with beautiful landscaping! PRICE REDUCED $239,900 porch & deck for entertaining. Dock included, Must See! $219,900

SOLD

Dinner Plate: $8.50 Advance: $8.00 Children 12 and Under: $4.00

BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne Trail, Grey Eagle: Unique 17435 Dunlin Rd, Burtrum: Stunning property for sale on W side of Big Birch Lake original owner lake home on Long

by Beaver Bay. Nearly 1 acre, heavily wooded Lake. Featuring 4 beds & 3 baths. 158’ buildable lake lot. Great swimming hard bottom of lakeshore & views throughout the home you must see. shoreline. A-Frame sits on waters edge, 135’ of lake shore & Spacious floor plan, gas fireplace, deck for entertaining, dock road frontage. Schedule a Showing Today! $179,900 & hot tub included, storage shed, tarred drive! $365,000 17568 Dutchman Dr, Burtrum: This is an 12153 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre: Gorgeous awesome large 2.90 acre wooded lake lot for custom built home on beautiful Sauk Lake. sale on Moose Lake Burnhamville TWP. A Amazing West facing lake view, custom Knotty Must See Lake Lot if you’re searching for Alder cabinets & Oak millwork, maintenance free a large lake lot on a small lake. Moose Lake is a 133 acre exterior, 125’ of lakeshore, asphalt drive, dock & elevator included, $ Natural Environment Lake known for good fishing! 89,900 deck for entertaining, Must See Lake home! Reduced $299,900

13+ Acres On Long Lake Burnhamville TWP: 20291 Fisher Drive, Long Prairie: Amazing This property is mostly low ground but may West facing year round lake home on Latimer have building eligibility. Property currently Lake. Original owner, barely occupied since has dock access & swimming area. Excellent new in 2002. Move right in & enjoy the hunting land with state owned property year at the lake. Features 3 beds, 2 full baths. Gas fireplace, $ adjacent. Great Camping & Hunting Spot! 49,900 detached garage & shed. Dock included, Must See! $204,777 Brandon Kelly, BROKER-REALTOR SEARCH ALL HOMES FOR SALE AT: www.brandonkellymn.com Housing Opportunity 320-491-6107 or 320-285-3222 www.lakehomesbybrandon.com Equal Email: brandon@centralmnrealty.com Offices Located in Melrose, Long Prairie, & St. Joseph - Members of Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, & Alexandria Multiple Listing Service -

SOLD

1/4 Beef, (2) 1/2 Hog Raffle $2.00

Tickets can be purchased from any Firefighter Hog & beef prizes donated by Central MN Credit Union, Freeport State Bank and Schaefer’s Market. Need not be present to win.

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Pick Up Your Copy of the Hometown News at These Locations: Albany A&W Albany Fleet Supply Albany Oil Central MN Credit Union Don’s I-94 Hillcrest Family Restaurant Holiday Stearns Bank Subway Teals Market Tesoro Avon Avon State Bank Dahlin’s Market Burtrum Burtrum Liquor The Hub Supper Club Shipwrex Freeport Central MN Credit Union Charlie’s Cafe Corner Pub & Grill First Stop Cenex Freeport Gas & Grocery Freeport State Bank Hennen Floor Covering

www.facebook.com/hometownnews Website: www.hometownnews.biz Grey Eagle Bitz Hardware Central MN Credit Union Chris’ Country Store Double R Bar & Grill First State Bank Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery Our Daily Bread The Junction Update Building Supplies Holdingford Holdingford Gas & Grocery Stearns Bank Melrose Burger King Casey’s Central MN Credit Union Coborns Freeport State Bank Melrose 1 Stop Melrose City Center Melrose Meat Shoppe

Sauk Centre Java Jitters Trucker’s Inn Truck Stop St. Anna St. Anna Store St. Rosa All Stars Sports Bar & Grill Arnzen Construction/St. Rosa Lumber Linda B’s Rudy’s Country Store Swanville Bob & Frans Grocery First State Bank Kamps Korner Loven’s Auto Center Nilson’s Hardware Red’s Irish Pub Uncle B’s Cafe & Catering Upsala Lange Oil Paul & Kathy’s Supermarket Stearns Bank Upsala Farm Store

AGING AHEAD ANGER APRON ARMOR ASHES ATLAS BADGER BASIN BOARD CARGO CASES CHALK

CHINA CLEVER CRANES DASHED DRESS EMPLOY EXPORT FRICTION FRIDAY HARDER HEARTY KNOCK LEAVE

MISSED MOIST MOTHS NORMAL PEARS PERPENDICULAR POUND PUMPED QUITE RISES SEEMS SEIZE SHOES

SKILLS SKUNK SMELL SOILS THUMPS TRUTH TYING UNLOAD UNSEEN VERSE WISDOM